Because diabetes
can cause serious complications, it's important to be
on the lookout for signs that you may have diabetes.
High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems,
including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger,
fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because
type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high
blood sugar experience no symptoms at all.
Diabetes Signs Type 1
The
Diabetes Signs Type 1 diabetes often come on suddenly and very severely.
They include:
being exceptionally thirsty
dry mouth
the need to urinate often
weight loss (even though you may be hungry and eating
well)
feeling weak and tired
blurry vision
Diabetes Signs Type 2
Diabetes Signs Type 2 diabetes don't notice any symptoms
or the symptoms are experienced gradually. They include:
blurry vision
cuts or sores that are slow to heal
itchy skin, yeast infections
increased thirst
dry mouth
need to urinate often
leg pain
If you have any of these symptoms,
get your Diabetes Health
Care Kit so you can learn how to contact your health
care provider right away and get tested or screened
the right way.
